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Hospitalists: Resource Use and Patient Outcomes
| Hospitalists | Nonhospitalists | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of stay, days | 4.35 | 4.66 | .06 |
| Total costs, $ | 7,323 | 7,394 | .74 |
| 14-day readmission, n (%) | 106 (11.6) | 194 (11.8) | .98 |
| 30-day readmission, n (%) | 148 (16.3) | 288 (17.5) | .56 |
| Inpatient death, n (%) | 18 (2.0) | 19 (1.1) | .13 |
All outcomes are adjusted for patient age, gender, race, and case mix index.
